Had dinner here when passing through. We had a nice spot at the fire pit outside. Our waiter was nice and polite and the food was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daniel
20min to even get water at our table and server was MIA the whole time. We reserved a table for our anniversary and while the ambiance and food were good we were very unlucky with the waitstaff. After 20 min i ended up going to the hostess who connected me with the manager who was quite attentive but our waiter was MIA the whole time. No water, no drink order, never once checked on us. We still tipped but for what I don't know. Very disappointing.
The food here is delicious. Its been a michelin star quality place for the 10 yrs ive been going. Killer ambience, great view and the new locatjon is just as good as the old spot on the beach. Fair warning: Its a bit pricey for what you get but definitely worth treating yourself every once in a while.
Thida
Nice restaurant in an ideal location which I assume is why it's so pricey ($250 for dinner for a family of three is overpriced imho but we did have some apps and drinks). The paella was meh (where's the softito? Maybe Peruvian style is supposed to be more soupy?), the red wine too warm, frozen blob of butter on top of the steak... thank goodness for the excellent service and beautiful views. Not sure if I'd go back.
Peihua
One of the best places on the Coastside. Food is delicious. Cocktails are wonderful. Their outdoor patio is relaxing, though this time around the background music was a bit loud. Staff is friendly and attentive.
Christopher
Highly recommend the paella, ceviche and lamb chops. My wife said the ceviche was the best she has ever had and the lamb chops were the best I have ever had. The paella was also top notch. This is a must go in Half Moon Bay.
Griff
Dynamite Peruvian food (highly recommend the chicken empanadas, the lomo saltado, the scallops, and the churros accompanied by chocolate sauce for dipping), with the best pisco sours anywhere. The original pisco sour is the best, but I tried the pisco sour flight and the mango was almost as good (and not sweet like you'd expect). We've taken lots of friends here, and everyone always loves it.
yvonne
Amazing selection of interesting Peruvian foods, beautifully presented and delicious! Great live singers on a Saturday lunchtime. Excellent service. Definitely coming back soon so we can try more of the menu. Also great views of the harbor and fantastic drinks menu - pisco sours!
Maria
We've been to their previous location, which we loved, so I wasn't sure how this one would compare. It's beautifully decorated and still has a partial view of the water. Tables are well spaced so that you can have an intelligible conversation. The services was amazing and we felt very well taken care of. Great place for a celebration or if you just want a delicious pisco sour on a weeknight!
T
I really really wanted to really like La Castanera again since they moved. Last went when they were in their previous location. A few miles north. My two experiences when I went there were amazing. So I decided to try them again in their new location. Unfortunately it was a huge huge disappointment. The staff were very friendly, the restaurant inside was nice, with a decent atmosphere. Unfortunately, the food part of things, which is kind of important, was very very disappointing. First off, it took us forever to get our food. And it was early enough in the evening where this should not have happened. The only decent part of our meal were the appetizers, the empanadas. They were delicious. Unfortunately, our main courses were very bland tasting, room temperature when they arrived, And the portions were ridiculously small for what we had to pay for. I mean 30 something dollars for four pieces of meat. A single scoop of rice and about 10 french fries. My sons chicken on a skewer were two small pieces and a fourth cut piece of potato. No flavor whatsoever. Again. I really wanted to Re-fall in love with this place again since they moved, but no way, not worth it at all. You know you're kind of in trouble when the best part of your meal is your beer, and an appetizer. Sorry but I won't be coming back.
La Costanera is a shadow of what it once was. The service has become mediocre, and the authentic Peruvian flavors that once defined the cuisine are now missing. While the location remains attractive, it no longer carries the elegance and charm of the previous venue. Given the high prices, there's a pressing need for improvement. Once a Michelin-starred establishment, it's hard to imagine them reclaiming that honor without significant changes.
Glutenfreediner
Our Anniversary dinner at La Costanera was amazing! Everything sounded so good, so we ordered a bunch of “small” plates to share and taste everything, we were too full and had to take a lot home, including dessert! Surprisingly, my favorite thing was the stuffed avocado! It was topped with a mildly spicy chicken/chicharrones and this yummy sauce, with microgreens. They should call this place “Sauce”, because the expertly thought out sauces and drizzles on every little detail make every item on the menu absolute perfection! We've been here a few times, twice this year for Valentine's Day & our Anniversary and once at the prior location for a birthday, and...we always leave thoroughly satisfied with the food, the service, and the ambience just lovely right on the water. I am also awestruck by whomever did the interior design on this new location...I say it every time we come but every little detail down to the driftwood-lined wall sconces and mix of patterns and colors with Peruvian influences makes it even more of an experience! Even the mocktails were fancy, plus the Peruvian Pisco specialty and tastings are not something you see everyday. If you have never been...you must go! We will be back very soon! There is also a cute Italian bakery next door (Meza Luna), local brew house, harbor activities near by, fish market and lots of activities. It is the place to be, with lots of easy parking.
Ken
We really enjoyed our Dinner Date night. Well ordered two appetizers Mushroom Empanadas, and a shrimp filled phyllo dough. Both came with great sauces. For dinner my husband had a Vegetarian Mushroom dish; my dish was similar with steak tenderloin pieces. Both were served with rice and French fries. This is our third visit. We will return again. Enjoy!
Carmen
Great service as always! Food is delicious, a little on the pricey side but very good. Atmosphere is awesome and the whole staff is attentive and makes the whole experience outstanding! One of my fave places on the Coast! :)
natalie
The food was exceptional. We go to a lot of Peruvian restaurants, and La Costanera is now top of the list. The Peru Thai Ceviche was so fresh, and the tigre de leche was perfectly balanced. The seafood a la macho was also incredible and it seems their strength is in sauce making. the pisco sours were also expertly made and service was well-timed and lovely. We can't wait to go back.
Had dinner here when passing through. We had a nice spot at the fire pit outside. Our waiter was nice and polite and the food was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
20min to even get water at our table and server was MIA the whole time. We reserved a table for our anniversary and while the ambiance and food were good we were very unlucky with the waitstaff. After 20 min i ended up going to the hostess who connected me with the manager who was quite attentive but our waiter was MIA the whole time. No water, no drink order, never once checked on us. We still tipped but for what I don't know. Very disappointing.
The food here is delicious. Its been a michelin star quality place for the 10 yrs ive been going. Killer ambience, great view and the new locatjon is just as good as the old spot on the beach. Fair warning: Its a bit pricey for what you get but definitely worth treating yourself every once in a while.
Nice restaurant in an ideal location which I assume is why it's so pricey ($250 for dinner for a family of three is overpriced imho but we did have some apps and drinks). The paella was meh (where's the softito? Maybe Peruvian style is supposed to be more soupy?), the red wine too warm, frozen blob of butter on top of the steak... thank goodness for the excellent service and beautiful views. Not sure if I'd go back.
One of the best places on the Coastside. Food is delicious. Cocktails are wonderful. Their outdoor patio is relaxing, though this time around the background music was a bit loud. Staff is friendly and attentive.
Highly recommend the paella, ceviche and lamb chops. My wife said the ceviche was the best she has ever had and the lamb chops were the best I have ever had. The paella was also top notch. This is a must go in Half Moon Bay.
Dynamite Peruvian food (highly recommend the chicken empanadas, the lomo saltado, the scallops, and the churros accompanied by chocolate sauce for dipping), with the best pisco sours anywhere. The original pisco sour is the best, but I tried the pisco sour flight and the mango was almost as good (and not sweet like you'd expect). We've taken lots of friends here, and everyone always loves it.
Amazing selection of interesting Peruvian foods, beautifully presented and delicious! Great live singers on a Saturday lunchtime. Excellent service. Definitely coming back soon so we can try more of the menu. Also great views of the harbor and fantastic drinks menu - pisco sours!
We've been to their previous location, which we loved, so I wasn't sure how this one would compare. It's beautifully decorated and still has a partial view of the water. Tables are well spaced so that you can have an intelligible conversation. The services was amazing and we felt very well taken care of. Great place for a celebration or if you just want a delicious pisco sour on a weeknight!
I really really wanted to really like La Castanera again since they moved. Last went when they were in their previous location. A few miles north. My two experiences when I went there were amazing. So I decided to try them again in their new location. Unfortunately it was a huge huge disappointment. The staff were very friendly, the restaurant inside was nice, with a decent atmosphere. Unfortunately, the food part of things, which is kind of important, was very very disappointing. First off, it took us forever to get our food. And it was early enough in the evening where this should not have happened. The only decent part of our meal were the appetizers, the empanadas. They were delicious. Unfortunately, our main courses were very bland tasting, room temperature when they arrived, And the portions were ridiculously small for what we had to pay for. I mean 30 something dollars for four pieces of meat. A single scoop of rice and about 10 french fries. My sons chicken on a skewer were two small pieces and a fourth cut piece of potato. No flavor whatsoever. Again. I really wanted to Re-fall in love with this place again since they moved, but no way, not worth it at all. You know you're kind of in trouble when the best part of your meal is your beer, and an appetizer. Sorry but I won't be coming back.
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La Costanera is a shadow of what it once was. The service has become mediocre, and the authentic Peruvian flavors that once defined the cuisine are now missing. While the location remains attractive, it no longer carries the elegance and charm of the previous venue. Given the high prices, there's a pressing need for improvement. Once a Michelin-starred establishment, it's hard to imagine them reclaiming that honor without significant changes.
Our Anniversary dinner at La Costanera was amazing! Everything sounded so good, so we ordered a bunch of “small” plates to share and taste everything, we were too full and had to take a lot home, including dessert! Surprisingly, my favorite thing was the stuffed avocado! It was topped with a mildly spicy chicken/chicharrones and this yummy sauce, with microgreens. They should call this place “Sauce”, because the expertly thought out sauces and drizzles on every little detail make every item on the menu absolute perfection! We've been here a few times, twice this year for Valentine's Day & our Anniversary and once at the prior location for a birthday, and...we always leave thoroughly satisfied with the food, the service, and the ambience just lovely right on the water. I am also awestruck by whomever did the interior design on this new location...I say it every time we come but every little detail down to the driftwood-lined wall sconces and mix of patterns and colors with Peruvian influences makes it even more of an experience! Even the mocktails were fancy, plus the Peruvian Pisco specialty and tastings are not something you see everyday. If you have never been...you must go! We will be back very soon! There is also a cute Italian bakery next door (Meza Luna), local brew house, harbor activities near by, fish market and lots of activities. It is the place to be, with lots of easy parking.
We really enjoyed our Dinner Date night. Well ordered two appetizers Mushroom Empanadas, and a shrimp filled phyllo dough. Both came with great sauces. For dinner my husband had a Vegetarian Mushroom dish; my dish was similar with steak tenderloin pieces. Both were served with rice and French fries. This is our third visit. We will return again. Enjoy!
Great service as always! Food is delicious, a little on the pricey side but very good. Atmosphere is awesome and the whole staff is attentive and makes the whole experience outstanding! One of my fave places on the Coast! :)
The food was exceptional. We go to a lot of Peruvian restaurants, and La Costanera is now top of the list. The Peru Thai Ceviche was so fresh, and the tigre de leche was perfectly balanced. The seafood a la macho was also incredible and it seems their strength is in sauce making. the pisco sours were also expertly made and service was well-timed and lovely. We can't wait to go back.
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